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About Brad J Loomis
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I am a WNBF natural professional bodybuilder and fitness trainer who is well versed in Exercise Physiology and Kinesiology. I am equally well versed in muscle hypertrophy and fat reduction. I have coached male, female, and teenage competitors all to top 5 finishes, 2 with class wins. Competition prep and posing are other subjects I love to teach. I am very good with nutrition, but will admit that I am not a dietician. I hold a Bachelors Degree in Radiologic Science, a Personal Training Certification with the IDEA Health and Fitness Association and am a certified RKC (Russian Kettlebell Challenge) Instructor. I am most knowledgeable in Anatomy, kinesiology and Exercise Execution, especially Compound and Isolation free weight exercises. I also love to answer questions about motivation.

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I have won 3 overall titles with the ABA/INBA and several class wins. In August 2008 I won the Overall title for the INBF Washington State Natural Bodybuilding Championships earning my WNBF Pro Card. I have owned and operated "Healthy Bodies Fitness" in Portola, CA for 6 years. During that time I have taught literally hundreds of clients in nearly every way. You name it and I have used it as an avenue for coaching/teaching. One on one personal training, seminars, 10 week challenges, week long courses, group training, step aerobics, what ever it takes to spread the word of health and fitness and keep my business thriving in a small community. I have also authored a book "Design your own NUTRITION" which is being represented by ST Literary Agency.

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Weightlifting & Exercise - Good meal before a workout


Expert: Brad J Loomis - 10/18/2009

Question
What do you think of this fruit called the Date

Nutritional Value of Dates
Given below is the amount of nutrients in 100 gm of dates:

   * Sodium - 2 mg
   * Total Carbohydrates - 75 gm
   * Dietary Fiber - 8 gm
   * Sugars - 63 gm
   * Protein - 2 gm
   * Vitamin - A 10 IU
   * Vitamin C - 0.4 mg
   * Vitamin E - 0.05 mg
   * Vitamin K - 2.7 mcg
   * Thiamin - 0.052 mg
   * Riboflavin - 0.066 mg
   * Niacin - 1.274 mg
   * Vitamin B6 - 0.165 mg
   * Vitamin B12 - 0 mcg
   * Folate - 19 mcg
   * Pantothenic Acid - 0.589 mcg
   * Calcium - 39 mg
   * Iron - 1.02 mg
   * Magnesium - 43 mg
   * Phosphorus - 62 mg
   * Potassium - 656 mg
   * Sodium - 2 mg
   * Zinc - 0.29 mg
   * Copper - 0.206 mg
   * Manganese - 0.262 mg
   * Selenium - 3 mcg
   * Total Fat - 0.39 mg
   * Saturated Fat - 0.032 mg
   * Monounsaturated Fat - 0.036 mg
   * Polyunsaturated Fat - 0.019 mg

It is also famous for giving you quick energy due to its fast digestive ability.

Can i eat a few of these before my workout ?. Or would you recommend something better ?

Thank you

Answer
Hello Daniel,

Dates are an excellent pre and post workout energy source and nutritient to recovery and replenishment of glycogen.  Make sure that you eat the proper amount for your ratios of carbs and fats and eat to your hearts content.

Thanks for asking

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